Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $12,000 | 45.03 | 3.75 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,400 | 38.42 | 4.09 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,500 | 37.91 | 3.30 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,500 | 36.80 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Aldegheri | LAA | $6,200 | 28.73 | 4.63 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,400 | 38.42 | 4.09 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $12,000 | 45.03 | 3.75 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $9,300 | 34.40 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,700 | 12.10 | 4.48 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,000 | 12.06 | 4.02 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 11.75 | 3.36 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 11.71 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,700 | 12.10 | 4.48 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,600 | 11.28 | 4.34 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,000 | 12.06 | 4.02 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,000 | 7.86 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 15.21 | 4.00 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,200 | 11.62 | 3.63 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 11.62 | 4.01 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 11.62 | 4.01 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 15.21 | 4.00 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 10.89 | 3.75 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 15.79 | 4.15 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 13.83 | 3.14 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 13.64 | 3.17 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,600 | 13.21 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 15.79 | 4.15 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 10.89 | 3.76 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,600 | 13.21 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.80 | 3.20 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 12.39 | 4.27 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,400 | 12.06 | 3.55 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.77 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 12.39 | 4.27 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 10.74 | 3.70 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,400 | 12.06 | 3.55 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.77 | 3.36 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 15.60 | 3.12 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.33 | 3.19 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 15.02 | 4.29 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 14.63 | 3.25 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 14.54 | 4.41 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 14.47 | 3.71 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.06 | 3.52 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,700 | 14.03 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 12.32 | 5.13 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 11.68 | 4.87 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,800 | 13.06 | 4.66 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 14.54 | 4.41 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $2,400 | 10.47 | 4.36 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,800 | 12.12 | 4.33 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 15.02 | 4.29 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,600 | 11.10 | 4.27 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.